How optimistic are Romanian businessmen?

Romanian companies are among the most bullish in the region when it comes to the general prospects of the country’s economy over the next six months (38.5% expect improvement, a percentage ranking Romania second after Poland, with 51.2%), a new Deloitte survey found.

How businessmen view Alexandra Gatej's nomination to Cotroceni Palace

The nomination of Alexandra Gatej, former chairman of Unilever South Central Europe (USCE) as adviser to the president of Domestic and International Business Department within the Presidential Administration, gives hope to businessmen interviewed by Wall-Street.

Nevertheless, there are voices saying that Traian Basescu’s move is largely driven by election motives.

“The nomination of Alexandra Gatej as adviser to the president it seems at least interesting. Surely, an experienced person can only bring know-how given the current economic conditions. It would be best if we had as many business persons involved in politics as possible. There is a constant need for new people to bring fresh ideas”, said Florin Pogonaru,...